US: Lingering disruptions likely at Philadelphia Airport (PHL) early Oct. 13 due to parking lot shooting incident

Event

Police investigations are underway at the parking garage for Terminals D and E at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as of early Oct. 13 in response to a shooting incident late Oct. 12. Unknown assailant shot two off-duty police officers before fleeing in a vehicle. The motivation for the incident is currently unclear. Officials have not reported any arrests or further casualties. Authorities briefly closed Terminal D before reopening it. The parking lot for Terminals D and E remains closed.

A heightened security presence and associated transport disruptions are likely around the affected terminals over the coming hours. Lingering flight disruptions at Terminal D are possible as airlines work through the backlog.

Advice

Plan for ground transportation disruptions. Confirm flights early Oct. 13. Strictly heed the directives of authorities.